Programming Reference
Error Insertion
The error insertion is capable to enforce a given error ratio, and to
add single errors into the data stream. Both are available in parallel.
Insertion Rate
:SOUR2:PATT:EADD:RATE
Syntax :SOUR2:PATT:EADD:RATE?
:SOUR2:PATT:EADD:RATE NR3
Description Either sets or gets the error insertion rate. Only the listed
error rates are available. If another value is specified while
sending the command, the error rate will be rounded to the
next available value.
Available Insertion
Rate
Inserted error rate Parameter
None 0
1e-3 1e-3
1e-4 1e-4
1e-5 1e-5
1e-6 1e-6
1e-7 1e-7
1e-8 1e-8
1e-9 1e-9
Add Single Error
:SOUR2:PATT:EADD ONCE
Syntax :SOUR2:PATT:EADD ONCE
Description Adds a single error to the generated data stream. This is
available even if the cyclic error insertion is active.
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